Senior Academy Virtual Parent Guide
Important notes from Zoom Open House/Meet&Greet [on 07/31/2020]
Shoutouts
- To Terra Gay who has been selected to serve as the new Director of Culture and Equity of Charles R. Drew Charter School
- To Hannah Page and Emily Desprez-Isbell for getting the rosters together and uploaded for various Technology Platforms!!!!!
- To the 9th grade team for their wonderful collaborative effort as a team!
- To the Freshman class, they are such an awesome bunch!
- To Ms. Fernadez’s classes for participation and the great level of engagement students have already demonstrated. The high quality students in Drew Charter Senior Academy are a blessing to work with during this exceptional school year!
- To all Grade Levels for curating engaging and creative videos for the Opening Ceremony!
- To the students that participated and won prizes from being actively engaged during the Opening Ceremony!
- To Dr. Allen for planning and facilitating the Opening Ceremony!
- To Mrs. Davis and Mr. Richardson for all of their work correcting student schedules, supporting students needing additional resources, and connecting with Parents!
- To the Technology team for consistent support to families and students!
- Junior Kahyel Eaton for his supportive efforts during resource bag distribution at Drew Charter School!
- To Senior Andre Thomas for his address to the student body in the Opening Assembly!
Nutrition
Information
This application is needed for all families
- To apply for free or reduced nutrition status click here
- School Code “0515”
- If you do not wish to apply for free/reduced or if you believe you do not qualify complete the following steps to opt out.
- Click here
- GA –> Atlanta Public Schools
- Fill in requested information
- Select the box that reads “I do not wish to apply for free or reduced-priced meal benefits“
- Click here
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Guardian
Announcements
Senior Academy Virtual Learning Guide
Google Classroom Training for Families- Orientation Presentation, click here
Click Here for the Google Classroom Presentation for Parents
Senior Academy Virtual Learning Guide
This year Drew will use the virtual instructional model to begin the 2020-21 school year during the first quarter of school. It will also serve as the instructional model should school need to close for extended periods of time once the school reopens for face-to-face instruction. Although we are starting virtually, we will remain connected. Students will have access to ongoing and consistent virtual social-emotional learning activities, instructional sessions, clubs, and meaningful school spirit events. Here is a glimpse at the outline of the student schedule for the start of this school year.
| Time | Mon/Thurs. (A Day) ; Tues/Fri (B Day) |
| 9:00-9:50 | 1st period |
| 10:00- 10:50 | 2nd Period |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Break and/or small groups [for selected students] |
| 12:30-1:00 | Break/ Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:50 | 3rd period |
| 2:00 – 2:50 | 4th period |
| Time | Wednesday Schedule (Starting 8/12) |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Alternating Clubs/Advisory |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Break |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 4:00 | The following are available to students: – Office Hours w/Teachers – Small group (if selected by a Teacher) – 1:1 [if the selected by a Teacher] – Study Skills [Required for select students] |
Student Guidelines
- Students follow their regular schedule
- 9th-11th Grades
- Monday/Thursday (A Day) Tuesday/Friday (B Day)
- 12th Grade
- All seniors
- 1st period will follow the A/B day rotation above
- 2nd-4th period MWF classes will occur on Mon and Fri.
- Tuesday and Thursday Schedule
- Early College Students v
- Attend Early College courses 2nd – 4th periods
- Non-Early College students
- Follow Drew schedule 2nd – 4th periods
- Early College Students v
- All seniors
For more details on virtual instruction please click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pwJdZIRB0xg5st9fe-ISu1a1YoXxtuJ2xzZrccBHBCU/edit?usp=sharing
Intent to Play [In Relation to All Sports]
Uniform Needs
- In the interest of best serving our community, Drew has moved forward with Flynn O’Hara as our new uniform vendor. Thank you to Dr. Allen for all of her work to find a company to best serve our community. Please see the flyer and link below for more information:
| I recognize that this is a difficult time for parents and students. The level of uncertainty is troubling and at times can feel overwhelming. I encourage you to contact our counselors if you or your student need support. You can also receive support via a free, confidential Crisis Text Line, with trained Crisis Counselors, by texting SHARE to 741741. (This is a national resource that is available 24/7). |
Drew Opportunity Fund: First Initiative
Last school year, Drew Charter launched its inaugural annual fund campaign, the Drew Opportunity Fund, in honor of our retiring Head of School Don Doran. Under Mr. Doran’s leadership Drew students had myriad opportunities to innovate, achieve, travel and compete, all of which help to close the opportunity gap and make Drew an exemplary learning community.
As this is a new initiative for Drew, please encourage others to participate, feel free to share ideas for support, and join me in making a donation to this year’s campaign if you haven’t already. The more we raise, the more we can do!
Calendar
Week of 08/10- 08/16
Monday
08/10
| 9:00-9:50 | 1st period |
| 10:00- 10:50 | 2nd Period |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Break and/or small groups [for selected students] |
| 12:30-1:00 | Break/Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:50 | 3rd period |
| 2:00 – 2:50 | 4th period |
| 3 – 6pm | Nutrition pick up Parents can secure meals that were ordered ahead of time The confirmation email from your order will be needed at the time of pickup – Location: Lower campus [Drew Elementary Campus] |
4:15 – Volleyball Tryouts
Requirement to Try Out
Prior to try-outs please make sure you have an updated physical on Family ID: https://hello.familyid.com/
Tuesday
08/11
| 9:00-9:50 | 1st period |
| 10:00- 10:50 | 2nd Period |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Break and/or small groups [for selected students] |
| 12:30-1:00 | Break/ Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:50 | 3rd period |
| 2:00 – 2:50 | 4th period |
5:00- Softball Tryouts
Requirement to Try Out
Prior to try-outs please make sure you have an updated physical on Family ID: https://hello.familyid.com/
Wednesday
08/12
| Time | Wednesday Schedule |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Advisory |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Break |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 4:00 | The following are available to students: – Office Hours w/Teachers – Small group (if selected by a Teacher) – 1:1 [if the selected by a Teacher] – Study Skills [Required for select students] |
Thursday
08/13
| 9:00-9:50 | 1st period |
| 10:00- 10:50 | 2nd Period |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Break and/or small groups [for selected students] |
| 12:30-1:00 | Break/ Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:50 | 3rd period |
| 2:00 – 2:50 | 4th period |
Friday
08/14
| 9:00-9:50 | 1st period |
| 10:00- 10:50 | 2nd Period |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Break and/or small groups [for selected students] |
| 12:30-1:00 | Break/ Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:50 | 3rd period |
| 2:00 – 2:50 | 4th period |
08/15| Saturday
- N/A
- Please note access to the school building will NOT be available. Security have been advised to not allow access to outsiders until further notice [inclusive of staff].
08/16| Sunday
- N/A
- Please note access to the school building will NOT be available. Security have been advised to not allow access to outsiders until further notice [inclusive of staff].
Upcoming Events:
Week of 08/17- 08/23
- 08/19
- Clubs
Future Events
- TBD- Senior Pictures for Class of 2021
- Lifetouch [new picture vendor] will contact families directly to arrange appointments]
See the information below regarding the importance of communities achieving a “complete count” in the 2020 Census!
Wifi and Internet Resources
Please see the Xfinity flyer above and information to internet access at a deep discount with Comcast–> CLICK HERE .
PTA UPDATES
Other Concerns
Uniform Concerns!
Portal for Paying for Nutrition/Lunch Fees
Portal for Paying for Drew Events, Dues, Field Trips, etc..
Update for Students:
